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The Mistress

The Mistress

1985•30m•5.5/10
Comedy

Ratings

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5.5/10(2)

The Mistress is a British sitcom that aired on BBC2 from 1985 to 1987. Starring Felicity Kendal and Jane Asher, it was written by Carla Lane. The Mistress features Kendal playing Maxine, a young florist who is having an affair with a married man, whose wife was played by Jane Asher. It was disliked by some viewers, who were unhappy at seeing Felicity Kendal, who was best known as the innocent Barbara Good, playing a woman sleeping with someone else's husband.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 17, 1985

Last Aired

February 26, 1987

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Series 1, Episode 1
E1
Series 1, Episode 1
Air date: 1985-01-17
Felicity Kendal stars as the mistress of Luke, played by Jack Galloway, who is married to Helen, played by Jane Asher.
Series 1, Episode 2
E2
Series 1, Episode 2
Air date: 1985-01-24
It’s clear that nothing will break Luke’s marriage – but is he really enjoying the best of both worlds?
Series 1, Episode 3
E3
Series 1, Episode 3
Air date: 1985-01-31
Luke is on dangerous ground, with both Maxine and Helen feeling they could do with a bit more attention.
Series 1, Episode 4
E4
Series 1, Episode 4
Air date: 1985-02-07
Luke is in a turmoil when Maxine threatens to leave.
Series 1, Episode 5
E5
Series 1, Episode 5
Air date: 1985-02-14
Luke arranges a free Sunday so that he can make things up with Maxine, but she has other ideas.
Series 1, Episode 6
E6
Series 1, Episode 6
Air date: 1985-02-21
Luke realises that he must fulfil his promise to Maxine and spend a whole weekend with her.

Cast

Jane Asher

Jane Asher

Helen Carpenter

Peter McEnery

Peter McEnery

Luke Carpenter

Felicity Kendal

Felicity Kendal

Maxine Mansel

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